Whakatāne Events | What's on in Whakatāne

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January 2026

Wednesday 31st
New Years Eve - Come party with the Club

New Years Eve - Come party with the Club

7:00pm to 1:00am

Whakatane Sportfishing Club.

Free entry and open to the Public 

Thursday 1st
Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

Arts Collective Exhibition

Arts Collective Exhibition

10:00am to 4:00pm

Saturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm.
The Art House, 136 McAlister Street, Whakatāne.
Free Entry.

Quiz Night Thursdays - Mata Brewery

Quiz Night Thursdays - Mata Brewery

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Quiz Night Thursdays at Mata Brewery
Every Thursday, 6:00pm

OBT Thursday Night Pool Comp

OBT Thursday Night Pool Comp

6:00pm

Happens weekly on Thursday

Friday 2nd
Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

Arts Collective Exhibition

Arts Collective Exhibition

10:00am to 4:00pm

Saturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm.
The Art House, 136 McAlister Street, Whakatāne.
Free Entry.

OBT Beach Karaoke

7:00pm

Get ready to sing your heart out and dance the night away at Beach Karaoke, happening every Friday at the iconic Ōhope Beach Tavern.

Saturday 3rd
Ōhope Craft Market

Ōhope Craft Market

8:30am

Ōhope Craft Market - a place for arts, craft, food, and good conversation. One of the Bay of Plenty's biggest and most vibrant markets with local crafts, food, plants and produce.

Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

Arts Collective Exhibition

Arts Collective Exhibition

10:00am to 4:00pm

Saturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm.
The Art House, 136 McAlister Street, Whakatāne.
Free Entry.

Sunday 4th
Lions Monthly Garage Sale @ Port Ōhope

Lions Monthly Garage Sale @ Port Ōhope

8:00am to 11:00am

Ohope Lions Monthly Garage Sale 
We’re back again!

Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

River Edge Park Miniature Railway Running Day

River Edge Park Miniature Railway Running Day

10:00am to 3:00pm

River Edge Miniature Railway Running Days are held on the 1st Sunday of each month and every Sunday during the Primary School Holidays, 10am - 3pm. The perfect family activity.

Arts Collective Exhibition

Arts Collective Exhibition

10:00am to 4:00pm

Saturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm.
The Art House, 136 McAlister Street, Whakatāne.
Free Entry.

Open Mic with Lee at Mata Brewery

Open Mic with Lee at Mata Brewery

3:00pm

Open Mic with Lee

Hosted by Lee Barton
Held on the 1st Sunday of the monthly calendar, 3pm

Monday 5th
Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

Arts Collective Exhibition

Arts Collective Exhibition

10:00am to 4:00pm

Saturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm.
The Art House, 136 McAlister Street, Whakatāne.
Free Entry.

OHOPE RUMMIKUB CLUB

OHOPE RUMMIKUB CLUB

1:00pm to 4:00pm

All Rummikib players welcome. Every Monday games start at 1.pm, afternoon tea provided, finish at 4.pm. Beginners welcome. Door charge $3

Tuesday 6th
Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

Arts Collective Exhibition

Arts Collective Exhibition

10:00am to 4:00pm

Saturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm.
The Art House, 136 McAlister Street, Whakatāne.
Free Entry.

Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Caravan Activities & Guided Walk

Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Caravan Activities & Guided Walk

10:00am to 12:30pm

Every Tuesday in January. 10am to 12:30pm. Mahy Reserve, Ōhope.  

Join Whakatāne Kiwi Trust for a fun morning at Mahy Reserve in Ōhope suitable for ages 5-10.

Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime

Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime

10:30am to 11:00am

A Whakatāne District Council event at the library - enjoy a relaxed weekly session of stories, songs, and rhymes designed to grow young minds and spark imagination.

Wednesday 7th
Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

Bush, Biodiversity and Telemetry: Join the Kiwi Data Monitoring Team on a Guided Tour

Bush, Biodiversity and Telemetry: Join the Kiwi Data Monitoring Team on a Guided Tour

9:00am to 12:30pm

Every Wednesday from 7 January till 11 February. $200 for 2 people.  Suitable for age 12+

Whale Plumbing Junior Tournament 2026

Whale Plumbing Junior Tournament 2026

9:00am to 5:00pm

Get ready, junior anglers! The Whale Plumbing Junior Tournament is on 7th–10th January 2026 at the Whakatāne Sportfishing Club.

Arts Collective Exhibition

Arts Collective Exhibition

10:00am to 4:00pm

Saturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm.
The Art House, 136 McAlister Street, Whakatāne.
Free Entry.

Lego Legends

Lego Legends

3:30pm to 4:30pm

A weekly free-play Lego and Duplo session!

Historical Sabre Fencing

Historical Sabre Fencing

5:30pm to 6:30pm

HEMA Fencing Whakatane
5.30pm Wednesday outside Whakatane Harrier Club
Learn sabre, broadsword and spadroon fencing from the Napoleonic area.

Whakatāne MTB Club Nights

Whakatāne MTB Club Nights

5:30pm to 8:30pm

Come along to our Club Nights at Onepu, shred some trails, swap some banter, and share a feed!

'Jingo" Music Bingo @ Mata Brewery

'Jingo" Music Bingo @ Mata Brewery

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Jingo - Music Bingo with a Twist!
It’s like Bingo, but with bangers.

ŌBT Quiz Night

ŌBT Quiz Night

7:00pm to 9:00pm

Believe it or Not Quiz Night
Every Wednesday, 7:00pm at the ŌBT

Thursday 8th
Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

Whale Plumbing Junior Tournament 2026

Whale Plumbing Junior Tournament 2026

9:00am to 5:00pm

Get ready, junior anglers! The Whale Plumbing Junior Tournament is on 7th–10th January 2026 at the Whakatāne Sportfishing Club.

Arts Collective Exhibition

Arts Collective Exhibition

10:00am to 4:00pm

Saturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm.
The Art House, 136 McAlister Street, Whakatāne.
Free Entry.

Quiz Night Thursdays - Mata Brewery

Quiz Night Thursdays - Mata Brewery

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Quiz Night Thursdays at Mata Brewery
Every Thursday, 6:00pm

OBT Thursday Night Pool Comp

OBT Thursday Night Pool Comp

6:00pm

Happens weekly on Thursday

Friday 9th
Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

Whale Plumbing Junior Tournament 2026

Whale Plumbing Junior Tournament 2026

9:00am to 5:00pm

Get ready, junior anglers! The Whale Plumbing Junior Tournament is on 7th–10th January 2026 at the Whakatāne Sportfishing Club.

Arts Collective Exhibition

Arts Collective Exhibition

10:00am to 4:00pm

Saturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm.
The Art House, 136 McAlister Street, Whakatāne.
Free Entry.

2026 Whakatāne January Touch Tournament

2026 Whakatāne January Touch Tournament

5:00pm to 8:00pm

Get Ready for the Most Anticipated Touch Tournament in Aotearoa! 

OBT Beach Karaoke

7:00pm

Get ready to sing your heart out and dance the night away at Beach Karaoke, happening every Friday at the iconic Ōhope Beach Tavern.

Saturday 10th
Monthly Clean Up - Apanui Saltmarsh Care Group

Monthly Clean Up - Apanui Saltmarsh Care Group

8:00am to 9:00am

Come and join our friendly group keeping rubbish out of the river and ocean. It's only an hour's light work, after which we enjoy social time.

Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

Whale Plumbing Junior Tournament 2026

Whale Plumbing Junior Tournament 2026

9:00am to 5:00pm

Get ready, junior anglers! The Whale Plumbing Junior Tournament is on 7th–10th January 2026 at the Whakatāne Sportfishing Club.

2026 Whakatāne January Touch Tournament

2026 Whakatāne January Touch Tournament

9:00am to 5:00pm

Get Ready for the Most Anticipated Touch Tournament in Aotearoa! 

Arts Collective Exhibition

Arts Collective Exhibition

10:00am to 4:00pm

Saturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm.
The Art House, 136 McAlister Street, Whakatāne.
Free Entry.

Sunday 11th
Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

Arts Collective Exhibition

Arts Collective Exhibition

10:00am to 4:00pm

Saturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm.
The Art House, 136 McAlister Street, Whakatāne.
Free Entry.

Quiz Night - With A Twist @ RSA

Quiz Night - With A Twist @ RSA

3:00pm

Brains, banter and a few bevvies. Quiz night is here at the Whakatane RSA - with a twist! Grab your mates, form a team and lets see who takes out bragging rights this round!

Monday 12th
Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

OHOPE RUMMIKUB CLUB

OHOPE RUMMIKUB CLUB

1:00pm to 4:00pm

All Rummikib players welcome. Every Monday games start at 1.pm, afternoon tea provided, finish at 4.pm. Beginners welcome. Door charge $3

Tuesday 13th
Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Caravan Activities & Guided Walk

Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Caravan Activities & Guided Walk

10:00am to 12:30pm

Every Tuesday in January. 10am to 12:30pm. Mahy Reserve, Ōhope.  

Join Whakatāne Kiwi Trust for a fun morning at Mahy Reserve in Ōhope suitable for ages 5-10.

Eastern Bay Road Safety Summer Roadshow

Eastern Bay Road Safety Summer Roadshow

10:00am to 3:00pm

Join the Eastern Bay Road Safety Team as we head around the region to share tips and tools for staying safe on our local roads.

Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime

Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime

10:30am to 11:00am

A Whakatāne District Council event at the library - enjoy a relaxed weekly session of stories, songs, and rhymes designed to grow young minds and spark imagination.

Wednesday 14th
Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

Bush, Biodiversity and Telemetry: Join the Kiwi Data Monitoring Team on a Guided Tour

Bush, Biodiversity and Telemetry: Join the Kiwi Data Monitoring Team on a Guided Tour

9:00am to 12:30pm

Every Wednesday from 7 January till 11 February. $200 for 2 people.  Suitable for age 12+

Eastern Bay Road Safety Summer Roadshow

Eastern Bay Road Safety Summer Roadshow

10:00am to 3:00pm

Join the Eastern Bay Road Safety Team as we head around the region to share tips and tools for staying safe on our local roads.

Lego Legends

Lego Legends

3:30pm to 4:30pm

A weekly free-play Lego and Duplo session!

Historical Sabre Fencing

Historical Sabre Fencing

5:30pm to 6:30pm

HEMA Fencing Whakatane
5.30pm Wednesday outside Whakatane Harrier Club
Learn sabre, broadsword and spadroon fencing from the Napoleonic area.

Whakatāne MTB Club Nights

Whakatāne MTB Club Nights

5:30pm to 8:30pm

Come along to our Club Nights at Onepu, shred some trails, swap some banter, and share a feed!

ŌBT Quiz Night

ŌBT Quiz Night

7:00pm to 9:00pm

Believe it or Not Quiz Night
Every Wednesday, 7:00pm at the ŌBT

Thursday 15th
Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

Eastern Bay Road Safety Summer Roadshow

Eastern Bay Road Safety Summer Roadshow

10:00am to 3:00pm

Join the Eastern Bay Road Safety Team as we head around the region to share tips and tools for staying safe on our local roads.

Quiz Night Thursdays - Mata Brewery

Quiz Night Thursdays - Mata Brewery

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Quiz Night Thursdays at Mata Brewery
Every Thursday, 6:00pm

OBT Thursday Night Pool Comp

OBT Thursday Night Pool Comp

6:00pm

Happens weekly on Thursday

Friday 16th
Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

Eastern Bay Road Safety Summer Roadshow

Eastern Bay Road Safety Summer Roadshow

10:00am to 3:00pm

Join the Eastern Bay Road Safety Team as we head around the region to share tips and tools for staying safe on our local roads.

OBT Beach Karaoke

7:00pm

Get ready to sing your heart out and dance the night away at Beach Karaoke, happening every Friday at the iconic Ōhope Beach Tavern.

Saturday 17th
Ōhope Craft Market

Ōhope Craft Market

8:30am to 12:30pm

Ōhope Craft Market - a place for arts, craft, food, and good conversation.

Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

Eastern Bay Road Safety Summer Roadshow

Eastern Bay Road Safety Summer Roadshow

10:00am to 3:00pm

Join the Eastern Bay Road Safety Team as we head around the region to share tips and tools for staying safe on our local roads.

Sunday 18th
Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

Monday 19th
Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

OHOPE RUMMIKUB CLUB

OHOPE RUMMIKUB CLUB

1:00pm to 4:00pm

All Rummikib players welcome. Every Monday games start at 1.pm, afternoon tea provided, finish at 4.pm. Beginners welcome. Door charge $3

Tuesday 20th
Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Caravan Activities & Guided Walk

Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Caravan Activities & Guided Walk

10:00am to 12:30pm

Every Tuesday in January. 10am to 12:30pm. Mahy Reserve, Ōhope.  

Join Whakatāne Kiwi Trust for a fun morning at Mahy Reserve in Ōhope suitable for ages 5-10.

Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime

Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime

10:30am to 11:00am

A Whakatāne District Council event at the library - enjoy a relaxed weekly session of stories, songs, and rhymes designed to grow young minds and spark imagination.

Wednesday 21st
Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

Bush, Biodiversity and Telemetry: Join the Kiwi Data Monitoring Team on a Guided Tour

Bush, Biodiversity and Telemetry: Join the Kiwi Data Monitoring Team on a Guided Tour

9:00am to 12:30pm

Every Wednesday from 7 January till 11 February. $200 for 2 people.  Suitable for age 12+

ART IN THE PARK

ART IN THE PARK

3:00pm to 6:00pm

Free Entry

Lego Legends

Lego Legends

3:30pm to 4:30pm

A weekly free-play Lego and Duplo session!

Historical Sabre Fencing

Historical Sabre Fencing

5:30pm to 6:30pm

HEMA Fencing Whakatane
5.30pm Wednesday outside Whakatane Harrier Club
Learn sabre, broadsword and spadroon fencing from the Napoleonic area.

Whakatāne MTB Club Nights

Whakatāne MTB Club Nights

5:30pm to 8:30pm

Come along to our Club Nights at Onepu, shred some trails, swap some banter, and share a feed!

ŌBT Quiz Night

ŌBT Quiz Night

7:00pm to 9:00pm

Believe it or Not Quiz Night
Every Wednesday, 7:00pm at the ŌBT

Thursday 22nd
Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

Quiz Night Thursdays - Mata Brewery

Quiz Night Thursdays - Mata Brewery

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Quiz Night Thursdays at Mata Brewery
Every Thursday, 6:00pm

OBT Thursday Night Pool Comp

OBT Thursday Night Pool Comp

6:00pm

Happens weekly on Thursday

Friday 23rd
Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

Nature's Road Heartland Ride 2026

Nature's Road Heartland Ride 2026

12:00pm

Nature's Road Heartland Ride 2026
23rd – 26th January | Auckland Anniversary Weekend

We’re back for round two - a ride like no other.

OBT Beach Karaoke

7:00pm

Get ready to sing your heart out and dance the night away at Beach Karaoke, happening every Friday at the iconic Ōhope Beach Tavern.

Saturday 24th
Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

Sunday 25th
Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

Monday 26th
Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

OHOPE RUMMIKUB CLUB

OHOPE RUMMIKUB CLUB

1:00pm to 4:00pm

All Rummikib players welcome. Every Monday games start at 1.pm, afternoon tea provided, finish at 4.pm. Beginners welcome. Door charge $3

Tuesday 27th
Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Caravan Activities & Guided Walk

Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Caravan Activities & Guided Walk

10:00am to 12:30pm

Every Tuesday in January. 10am to 12:30pm. Mahy Reserve, Ōhope.  

Join Whakatāne Kiwi Trust for a fun morning at Mahy Reserve in Ōhope suitable for ages 5-10.

Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime

Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime

10:30am to 11:00am

A Whakatāne District Council event at the library - enjoy a relaxed weekly session of stories, songs, and rhymes designed to grow young minds and spark imagination.

Wednesday 28th
Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

Bush, Biodiversity and Telemetry: Join the Kiwi Data Monitoring Team on a Guided Tour

Bush, Biodiversity and Telemetry: Join the Kiwi Data Monitoring Team on a Guided Tour

9:00am to 12:30pm

Every Wednesday from 7 January till 11 February. $200 for 2 people.  Suitable for age 12+

Lego Legends

Lego Legends

3:30pm to 4:30pm

A weekly free-play Lego and Duplo session!

Historical Sabre Fencing

Historical Sabre Fencing

5:30pm to 6:30pm

HEMA Fencing Whakatane
5.30pm Wednesday outside Whakatane Harrier Club
Learn sabre, broadsword and spadroon fencing from the Napoleonic area.

Whakatāne MTB Club Nights

Whakatāne MTB Club Nights

5:30pm to 8:30pm

Come along to our Club Nights at Onepu, shred some trails, swap some banter, and share a feed!

ŌBT Quiz Night

ŌBT Quiz Night

7:00pm to 9:00pm

Believe it or Not Quiz Night
Every Wednesday, 7:00pm at the ŌBT

Thursday 29th
Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

Quiz Night Thursdays - Mata Brewery

Quiz Night Thursdays - Mata Brewery

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Quiz Night Thursdays at Mata Brewery
Every Thursday, 6:00pm

OBT Thursday Night Pool Comp

OBT Thursday Night Pool Comp

6:00pm

Happens weekly on Thursday

Friday 30th
Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

OBT Beach Karaoke

7:00pm

Get ready to sing your heart out and dance the night away at Beach Karaoke, happening every Friday at the iconic Ōhope Beach Tavern.

Saturday 31st
Summer at Wharfside

Summer at Wharfside

9:00am

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

Ō Ōhope Beach Festival

Ō Ōhope Beach Festival

10:00am to 3:00pm

This vibrant, family-friendly event brings the community together with kite flying, sandcastle competitions, sand art, a lively festival hub filled with food trucks and entertainment, and much more